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Thursday, July 6, 2017

Thousands Celebrate Greek Culture at Festival in Weirton

Thousands are beginning to fill up on food and culture at the Weirton Greek Festival. This is the 30th year the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Weirton has held the festival to celebrate their heritage and faith. The three day event is a great chance ...


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Ministerial decision to further liberalize Sunday store hours in Greece pending

A sector group representing most of Greece's shops and retailers renewed what it calls its absolute opposition to the prospect of a further liberalization of Sunday store hours in the recession-battered country, one of a handful of remaining bailout "prior ...


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Repurposed or repugnant? Old Jewish tombstones find new life in GREEK city

The largest cemetery in Europe — with more than 350,000 graves — was the Jewish cemetery in Thessaloniki, Greece, the epicenter of the GREEK ...


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Malayalam is GREEK to migrant workforce in Perumbavoor

KOCHI: Despite their large presence and constant contact with the local population, Malayalam continues to be GREEK to migrant workers in ...


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PBS to Feature Three-Part Series on Greece

Greece is the subject of a three-part broadcast that will feature on the US television network PBS on July 6, 13 and 20. The show “This Is America Visits Greece,” will present on Thursday the first episode titled “Greece Today: Part I.” The ...


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Independent Authority to Auction Seven TV Licenses in Greece

In a further blow to the Greek government’s plan to limit TV licenses to just four, the independent authority has ruled that the licenses should be seven. The National Council of Radio and Television (ESR), reached its decision after a long meeting and ...


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Greek Fest Will Feature Thousands of Pastries

the 29th annual Greek Fest begins tomorrow afternoon at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Millcreek. About 15,000 people are expected to attend the three day event. A centerpiece of the festival is always the food, especially the sweets. Today ...


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Greek community in Egypt guarantees continuous improvement of relations

Egypt is a real friend of Greece and the Greek community in Egypt is a bridge between the two countries and a guarantee for the continuous improvement of our relations, Minister for Digital Policy Nikos Pappas stressed during a reception held on his honour ...


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Pin-drop test pops Greek amphitheater’s acoustic claims

BOSTON — Guidebook claims about the superior acoustics of the ancient Greek amphitheater of Epidaurus are a tad melodramatic. An actor’s voice can be heard in the back row, but whispers and other quiet noises cannot, acoustician Remy Wenmaekers ...


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Shay Mitchell's Incredible Vacation Pics Will Inspire You to Book a Trip to Greece

The "Pretty Little Liars" star is living her best life on #Shaycation. Shay Mitchell has plenty of time on her hands now that her show, "Pretty Little Liars," has finally wrapped after seven seasons. It appears she plans on spending all that newfound ...


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Mario Draghi: Greek workforce underutilised by 31.3%

Data shows discrepancy between ECB and ELSTAT


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US, GREEK militaries to boost bilateral ties

Two Turkish F-16s engaged in mock dogfights with a pair of GREEK Mirage 2000s northeast and south of the eastern Aegean island of Chios Thursday ...


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Cooking with Chef Bryan: Crockpot GREEK Chicken With Lemon Potatoes

In the bottom of your slow cooker, add the sliced onions, lemon zest, potatoes, chicken broth, about a teaspoon of the chopped oregano.


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Secret Cultural Warfare Against Greece

In the case of Greece, it's difficult visualizing a war against GREEK culture. On the surface, and with tourists all over the country, all seems to be in order.


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Greek industrial park calls for electronic issuance of all documents

The management of the Schisto industrial park in Attica, which borders the Piraeus port zone to the west, on Tuesday said the government must immediately take three steps in order to revive the ship-building and ship-repair sector in the district ...


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Nominations Open for ‘Hotel Design Awards 2017’ in Greece

Nominations have opened for Greece’s fourth “Hotel Design Awards” architectural competition. The awards, to be given during the fifth edition of the 100% Hotel Show in November, will highlight the determining role design can play in hotel decoration ...


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PM: Greece will break through the 30 million visitors barrier in 2017

Greece will break through the 30 million visitors barrier this summer, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras noted in a meeting with the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) on Thursday. On his part, SETE president Yiannis Retsos commented that "the current good ...


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Euro zone set to OK release of loans to Greece this week: EU official

BRUSSELS Eurozone creditors are set to give their final go-ahead to the release of loans to Greece on Friday under a political agreement reached in June, a euro zone official said on Thursday. Greece needs new loans under its current 86 billion euro ($98 ...


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Embassy: Increased Israeli interest in GREECE'S tourism and privatization program

The environment, energy, tourism and real estate sectors reportedly dominate interest by Israeli investors eyeing business prospects in GREECE, ...


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Trader Joe's Releases Avocado Citrus Greek Yogurt

Trader Joe's is here for a Greek yogurt revival with a surprising flavor combination. After giving us tiny avocados in an effort to avoid the wastefulness of the browning leftovers, Trader Joe's has added the ever-popular ingredient to Greek yogurt.


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Greek Digital Policy Minister visits Cairo’s technological park “Smart Village”

Greek Digital Policy Minister Nikos Pappas and his Cyprus counterpart Marios Dimitriadis visited Cairo's technological park "Smart Village" on Wednesday as the three countries will sign a memorandum of cooperation on this field. More than 20,000 ...


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Protected: Stella and Moscha Plan Dream Destination Weddings in the Greek Islands

What’s better than committing to the love of your life in a beautiful wedding ceremony surrounded by friends and family? Doing so in the warm glow of a Greek summer sunset, against a backdrop of the unparalleled blue of the Aegean. That may sound like a ...


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EU Sources: Loan Tranche for Greece to be Approved on Friday

Officials in Brussels and Athens are confident that the Governing Body of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) meeting on Friday will approve the disbursement of the 7.7 billion euro installment to Greece. Reports from Brussels suggest that the ESM will ...


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In Greece, a New Approach to Retsina

We lived on a pine-covered island in the Myrtoan Sea, between the Cyclades and the Peloponnesos. This was the 1970s, and I was the only child of an American woman driven to that far-flung place by wanderlust and curiosity. Summers were the Greece of ...


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A World of Emotions Exhibition Travels from New York to Athens

ATHENS –  The exhibition from the Onassis Cultural Center New York, which moved and charmed public and critics alike, is coming to Greece! A narrative […] The post A World of Emotions Exhibition Travels from New York to Athens appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Economy to Grow by 1.5 Pct in 2017, IOBE Says

ATHENS (ANA) – Greece’s economy will grow by 1.5 percent or slightly lower this year and unemployment will continue to fall, the IOBE think tank […] The post Greek Economy to Grow by 1.5 Pct in 2017, IOBE Says appeared first on The National Herald.


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The SNF Lead Donor of the 5th Syros International Film Festival

ERMOUPOLI, Greece – The Syros International Film Festival returns for the fifth summer, this year aspiring to reflect the power of synergies between different art […] The post The SNF Lead Donor of the 5th Syros International Film Festival appeared first on The National Herald.


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Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumors: 'Clock Has Started' on Bucks Star's Potential Exit

"Milwaukee's going to go through this with the GREEK Freak. That day's coming, right? Where he's going to look and say, 'Where is this organization?


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Varoufakis’ Plan B: Pay Greek Civil Servants With Coupons

The Yanis Varoufakis Plan B for the Greek economy in the event that the country clashed with creditors and went bankrupt was to partially pay civil servants with coupons, as revealed by his financial advisor Glenn Kim. Kim, advisor to the former Greek finance minister Varoufakis and now Euclid Tsakalotos who succeeded him, explained Varoufakis’ […]


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Opposition New Democracy Has Double-Digit Lead in New Poll

Conservative opposition New Democracy (ND) has an 11.9% lead over governing SYRIZA, according to the latest MRB poll for Real.gr newsgroup. The nationwide poll involved 2,000 voters. The voting intentions are as follows: ND: 29.7% SYRIZA: 17.8% Golden Dawn: 7.4% Democratic Coalition (PASOK / DIMAR): 7.4% KKE: 6.9% Centrist Union: 2.9% Independent Greeks: 2.5% Plefsi […]


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Greek Unemployment Falls, But Still Remains Highest in the EU

Data released on Thursday by the Greek statistics agency ELSTAT show that the unemployment rate dropped to 21.7 percent in April from 22.0 percent in the previous month. The seasonally adjusted data showed that the number of officially unemployed reached 1 ...


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Greece expects 30 mln visitors in 2017, Chinese tourist arrivals on rise

ATHENS, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Thursday that his country is expected to break through for first time the 30 million visitors barrier this year, said an e-mailed press release from his office. Tourism, a traditional ...


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This Greek Princess’s 21st Birthday Was Way Better Than Yours, No Question

… can top Princess Olympia from Greece's 21st birthday party … post shared by Olympia of Greece (@olympiagreece) on Jul 5, 2017 … ;s the crown princess of Greece wearing the stars. Happy birthday …


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Theresa May defends austerity and warns Britain could turn into Greece if it fails to tackle deficit

The hospital treating Charlie Gard would consider any offers or new information relating to the "wellbeing of a desperately ill child", Theresa May said. The Prime Minister's comments came after US president Donald Trump and the Pope tweeted …


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National Bank Of Greece Breaks Out

We forecasted more than 2 months ago that the Greek stock market, and in particular the stocks of the National Bank of Greece, would do very well. That appears to be another spot-on forecast. Right now, it is crystal clear from the National Bank of Greece ...


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GREEK procurement e-platform hits stride

At the same time, angel investors from Greece and abroad, including GREEK entrepreneur Markos Veremis, provided the financing. At that point ...


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GREEK ex-mayor fined 50000 euros for allocating state money to shepherd during Kardak crisis with ...

The former mayor of the GREEK island of Kalimnos, Dimitris Diakomichalis was found guilty on Thursday for "using state money to send a shepherd to ...


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Emmanuel Emenike joins Greek champions Olympiacos from Turkish club Fenerbahce

Former Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike has joined Greek champions Olympiakos from Turkish club Fenerbahce. The 30-year-old has signed a two-year deal and cost around $2.8m ( £2.1m) After struggling with injuries and a lack of first-team football last ...


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PM Tsipras Aiming for Greece to Welcome Over 30m Tourists

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Thursday said that the aim this year is for Greece to welcome over 30 million visitors. The Greek PM made the statement during a meeting with the new Board of Directors of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). The meeting ...


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US backs effort to reach Cyprus reunification deal: White House

The United States on July 6 urged the reunification of Cyprus and called on the opposing Greek Cypriot and Turkish sides to reach a settlement, the White House said after a call between U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and leaders on both sides


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Metis is GREECE'S answer to the Internet of Things

Metis is an obscure deity in the ancient Greek pantheon: a nymph venerated for her gift to provide wise, prudent and shrewd advice. Her main claim to ...


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The princess and the platforms: how these Gucci trainers became a symbol of excess

When Princess Olympia of Greece wore a pair of Gucci kicks for her lavish 21st, it cemented the status of trainers as the new glass slipper If Marie Antoinette had lived in the Snapchat age, would she be wearing £640 Gucci platform trainers? That is the question on everyone’s lips today, as we survey the fallout from Crown Prince Pavlos and Princess Olympia of Greece’s joint 50th and 21st birthday party. In case you missed it, the pair threw a bash at an 18th-century manor house in the Cotswolds, and it was pretty relaxed. Just a few dozen viscounts, the queen of Holland, King Felipe of Spain, some Delevingnes, some Hiltons and a man intriguingly referred to by the Daily Mail as a “society osteopath”. Continue reading...


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Letter from Athens: Two Years After the Tsipras Referendum (Surrender): No Still Means Yes

Those SYRIZA lovers and idolizers of Greece’s Looney Left Prime Minister Alexis “Che” Tsipras were dancing in the streets into the early morning hours of […] The post Letter from Athens: Two Years After the Tsipras Referendum (Surrender): No Still Means Yes appeared first on The National Herald.


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Ted Kanavas, Former Wisconsin State Senator, Dies at 56 (

MADISON, WI – A Republican from Brookfield, Greek-American Ted Kanavas served from 1999 to 2002 on the Elmbrook School Board and from 2001 to 2011 in […] The post Ted Kanavas, Former Wisconsin State Senator, Dies at 56 ( appeared first on The National Herald.


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Episode II: To go GREEK or to not go GREEK?

The world of GREEK life can be quite intimidating. There are the depictions mentioned earlier that can be quite scary, but aside from that there is the ...


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Supreme Court rules “no payment of employees’ salaries is not harmful change of work contract”

The failure to pay the employees’ earned salary, albeit in the long run,  sufficient by itself to establish the notion of  the harmful change in the terms of the employment contract. This is what judges in Greece’s Supreme Court ruled this week. Harmful change of employment contract is established when the payment delay is linked … The post Supreme Court rules “no payment of employees’ salaries is not harmful change of work contract” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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GREECE Man Arrested After 2-Hour Police Standoff on Dewey Avenue

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A GREECE man was arrested following a domestic dispute that ended in a two-hour police standoff on Dewey Avenue. Rochester ...


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GREECE sees fall in unemployment

MAY 17 : Men are seen during a demonstration held against government's austerity policy within the general strike in Athens, GREECE on May 17, 2017 ...


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Progress in FYR Macedonia-GREECE name dispute likely to strengthen trade relations; Greek ...

The forecast improvement of diplomatic relations between GREECE and FYR Macedonia is likely to strengthen trade ties between the two countries.


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Yanis Varoufakis depicts a GREEK tragedy

They praise his clear-sighted analysis of the economic incoherence of the Eurozone, and particularly its attitude to the GREEK sovereign debt problem.


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